Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas coming to iOS and Android in December

The PS2 classic, GTA San Andreas will hit the mobile platform next month.

Considered as the biggest GTA of the PS2 era, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is all set to make its debut on Android and iOS. The game will launch for the mobile platform next month. There is no information on an actual launch date or price for the game.

On its official website, Rockstar games says, “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has been upgraded for its mobile release. Newly remastered graphics including dynamic and detailed shadows, greater draw distance, an enriched color palette, plus enhanced character and car models make this the best-looking version of San Andreas yet.”

The game also features new touch controls including contextual control options to display buttons only when you need them. The game will offer players three different control schemes for driving and maneuvering. The game also implements a reworked checkpoint system for easier progression. Rockstar Games website goes on to say that Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for mobile also comes with full controller support, including Made for iOS controller capability on iOS7. It will be available for select iOS, Android, Amazon Kindle and Windows Mobile devices.

This isn’t the first GTA game to makes its debut on the mobile platform. Earlier, we have seen the launch of GTA Vice City for iOS and Android. The game also employed controls optimal for the touch screen. Another Rockstar Games game that has made it on iOS and Android is Max Payne.